Our Principal
Penny Bearden-Brown
Principal
Penny Bearden-Brown is the Principal at Nanwalek.
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Nanwalek School
Welcome to Nanwalek School, a Kenai Peninsula Borough School District K-12 school.
đź“š Volunteers Make a Difference! đź’š![]()
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We are looking for caring community members to volunteer and support our students and school!![]()
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There are many ways to help:![]()
• Read or work with students in small groups![]()
• Help in the kitchen![]()
• Share local knowledge and language![]()
• Assist with club sports![]()
• Help at school events![]()
• And so much more!![]()
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All volunteers must complete an application so a background check can be completed.![]()
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Our volunteers are much needed and very appreciated! Thank you for helping our students and strengthening our school community. ❤️
💙 MAKE A DIFFERENCE—BECOME A SUB CUSTODIAN! 🧹![]()
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We’re encouraging any who is interested to apply to be a substitute custodian! When your application is in and approved – you are good for the entire school year! and if any position opens, you’ll already be in line to apply (it's just one easy click on the application)—and you’ll be helping us get our building ready for the kids and the new school year. 🏫✨![]()
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It’s a great way to support our school and make a difference in our community!![]()
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👉 Apply to sub today! ![]()
www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/_application.aspx?starting=true
🎉 Happy news for Nanwalek School! 🎉![]()
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We’re excited to share that all kids at Nanwalek School will receive free breakfast and lunch during the school year! ❤️![]()
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We know that healthy food choices help our kids learn, grow, and thrive. A huge thank you to Mattie and Teresa in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Student Nutrition Services for all their hard work in securing this grant for our students!![]()
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We are also incredibly grateful to the The Homer Foundation, Homer Elks Lodge No. 2127, and Kachemak Bay Lions Club for paying off our meal debts from the 2025–2026 school year. Your generosity makes a meaningful difference for our kids and our community. 💙![]()
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Thank you for supporting Nanwalek’s children! 🥰
Nanwalek School Prom – Tonight! Encourage your 6th – 12th graders to come join the fun!
We are a K-12 School
Welcome to Nanwalek School
Nanwalek School Mission
The mission of Nanwalek School is to honor cultural identity while developing students to be effective members of society.
Nanwalek School Vision
We envision Nanwalek School as an integral part of the community: a place that provides respectful, engaging, and culturally responsive learning. We foresee:
- Parents and community as partners in the school
- Participants who collaborate to support our mission statement
- A learning community that conveys high expectations and students who strive to meet them
- Students who participate in varied, relevant, and active learning
- Stakeholders who promote action steps toward an expanded facility for our growing student population
PO Box 8007
Nanwalek, AK 99603
P: 907.281.2210
F: 907.281.2211
